The Gender Divide in America’s Most Injury-Prone Industries
Data reflect nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses involving days away from work (DAFW). Workforce gender representation reflects overall industry employment patterns, with healthcare, education, and retail sectors employing higher proportions of women, while transportation, manufacturing, construction, and wholesale trade employ higher proportions of men. Injury risk profiles reflect common physical demands and occupational hazards associated with each industry.
Chart: The Schiller Kessler Group